How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The cheapest coach tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia start from £93. The average price for this route is around £142. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1088 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Philadelphia at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

A bus journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia produces an estimated 44 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Orleans to Philadelphia from £93 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	03:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 8h	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	03:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 4h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Philadelphia on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 5h	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 6h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:15	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 10h	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:52 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

1d 11hAverage duration

1088 milesDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£93 - £331	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£132 - £1,211	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Philadelphia?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,419 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,628 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The cheapest coach tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia start from £93. The average price for this route is around £142. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from New Orleans to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1088 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the New Orleans to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from New Orleans to Philadelphia at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
A bus journey from New Orleans to Philadelphia produces an estimated 44 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Orleans to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/12

£168

06/12

£151

Today

£174

08/12

£132

09/12

£132

10/12

£111

11/12

£129

12/12

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The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £111

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £111 to £232 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £111, which is on 2025-12-10.